Description: This is a rare February 1962 "Playgoer" playbill from the Pre-Broadway engagement of the GARSON KANIN play "A GIFT OF TIME" at the Walnut Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (The production would open February 22nd, 1962 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City and run for 92 performances.) ..... The play starred HENRY FONDA and OLIVIA de HAVILLAND and featured MARIAN SELDES, GUY SOREL, LUCRETIA GOULD, JOSEPH CAMPANELLA, LESLYE HUNTER, RUFUS SMITH, GARY MORGAN and JOHN MacKAY ..... CREDITS: Book by GARSON KANIN based on the book, "Death of a Man" by LAEL TUCKER WERTENBAKER; Sets designed by BORIS ARONSON; Costumes designed by EDITH LUTYENS BEL GEDDES; Directed by GARSON KANIN; Produced by WILLIAM HAMMERSTEIN in association with DAVID SHABER and WILLIAM SNYDER, Jr. ..... DETAILS: The 16 page playbill measures 6" X 9" inches and includes full production credits, cast list, synopsis of scenes and bios of each of the actors and the playwright, but no cast photos ..... BONUS: Includes full page ads for CAROL CHANNING, appearing one-night only at the Academy of Music, the Pre-Broadway tryout of the MEL BROOKS, CHARLES STROUSE and LEE ADAMS musical comedy "ALL AMERICAN" starring RAY BOLGER at the Erlanger Theatre (last scanned image) and the Pre-Broadway tryout of the new musical adventure "WE TAKE THE TOWN" (fifth scanned image) starring ROBERT PRESTON at Philadelphia's Shubert Theatre beginning February 27th, 1962. The musical would close out-of-town, failing to arrive on Broadway ..... CONDITION: With the exception of the title and year written on the front cover and a light vertical crease, this rare playbill is in excellent condition and will make a wonderful addition to the collection of any theatre aficionado or historian. This item will be carefully packaged in a protective, carded sleeve and backed by stiff cardboard. Pay me securely with any major credit card through PayPal!
Price: 15.99 USD
Location: Cannon Beach, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-24T04:19:14.000Z
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